Paintings

Oil on canvas 2026

Oil on canvas 2023- I wonder what would have come of our unoccupied man-made creations if the pandemic had continued to confine people indoors. I can imagine that the once bustling office buildings and storefronts may gradually fall into disrepair. Meanwhile, nature could have seized the opportunity to reclaim its space. The contrast between human absence and nature's resurgence highlights the delicate balance between humans and the natural world, emphasizing how quickly the environment can heal when given the chance.

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oil on canvas 2023- This painting is about nature’s reclamation of man-made objects and spaces. I find inspiration in nature’s sheer determination to thrive despite obstacles, however human activity causing climate change may be detrimental for many species. I hope that one day we can live in a world where humans live in reciprocity with the land.

oil on canvas 2023- This piece depicts a memory of my experience in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was living in downtown Oakland, California at the time that the shelter-in-place and essential business mandates went into place. The street that my roommate and I were riding our bikes down was entirely empty with the exception of ourselves and a trepidatious deer that had wandered in from the forest. Throughout all of the chaos of the pandemic, nature was given the chance to heal for a moment.

oil on canvas 2023- Footprints represent a journey already undertaken, someone who has hatched from their shell and ventured out into the unknown. They serve as a symbol of personal growth, resilience, and the path we each forge in our lives. Do you follow in the footsteps of those who came before you, or forge an new path that is full of uncertainty and perhaps unseen wonders?

framed oil on canvas 2020- “Stock-Up” is a reflection on the hoarding mentality that surfaced during the first few weeks of the shelter-in-place mandate. The painting addresses the discomfort and uncertainty of adjusting to the extreme conditions of the pandemic. Shelves were emptied entirely in most grocery stores. Those who were quick and could afford to stock up did so in mass quantities. Those who weren’t quick enough to get there or could not afford to stock up were out of luck. As the world shut down and my access to traditional supplies and tools dwindled, I discovered a newfound resourcefulness. Material limitations quickly became a serious consideration for my practice. I shifted suddenly from casting bronze and playing with laser printers to working exclusively with the tools and materials in my small apartment. This piece was created using scraps of recycled canvas from a previous painting as well as oil paint.

oil on canvas 2023- This artwork signifies the millions of individuals around the world who, through the pandemic, turned to digital platforms to maintain a semblance of community. The blurry faces in the reflection of the woman’s glasses are a part of the virtual community that she has found herself immersed in. While these connections can transcend geographical boundaries and foster a sense of shared humanity, they also carry a certain detachment and longing for physical connection. Through this painting, I contemplated on the profound impact of technology on our relationships and the evolving nature of human connection.